Charting the Future: Succession Planning for Public Health (On Demand Series-No CE)

PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.

If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version: https://www.mitrainingcenter.org/courses/cfspa0325ce 

This three-part recorded training series is designed to provide local governmental public health practitioners with knowledge and tools to help develop robust succession plans and demystify the succession planning process overall. The training covers an overview of succession planning in session one, a focus on the analysis phase in session two, and concludes with a discussion on the strategy and implementation phases in the final session. The series consists of three 60-minute recorded sessions.

This training was originally presented on April 9, April 22, and May 7, 2025.

Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, ASL interpretation, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides. 

Audience

Individuals working in governmental public health, including those involved in workforce development, accreditation activities, and/or those familiar with the role descriptions and competencies of those roles

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish succession planning from other types of planning
• Explain the value of succession planning in public health agencies
• Identify key roles and stages in the succession planning process
• Describe how to align the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals to job descriptions and performance reviews

Instructors

• Tiffany Day, MPH, GRMS, Public Health Specialist, Henry County Health Department (OH)
• Joy Ermie, MPH, Health Commissioner, Henry County Health Department (OH)

Sponsors

The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($970,593). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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